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Starc out of ODI squad with calf soreness

Australia's wretched injury run with fast bowlers has claimed another victim with left-armer Mitchell Starc withdrawn from the one-day squad due to mild calf soreness.

Young South Australian quick Kane Richardson was on Saturday called up as cover for Sunday's clash against Sri Lanka at the Adelaide Oval, with Starc pulling up lame after the 107-run series opening win at the MCG on Friday.

Starc took 1-25 off six overs in the big win, with his status for the remainder of the series uncertain.

The Australians are already without a host of bowlers due to injury, including the likes of Ben Hilfenhaus and Pat Cummins, though both James Pattinson and Josh Hazelwood have returned to the bowling crease.

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"Mitchell Starc had some mild right calf soreness after the match at the MCG last night," Cricket Australia physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said in a statement on Saturday.

"Whilst we are not majorly concerned about it, we have withdrawn him from the game on Sunday as a precaution."

"He will be reassessed over the next few days and is a possibility to play next weekend's matches against Sri Lanka if his symptoms resolve."

Richardson, 21, has burst onto the scene with several promising displays both with the Redbacks and the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.

"Kane has been called in as cover in the squad due to his impressive form in the limited overs formats this season," national selector John Inverarity said.

"This provides another great opportunity for a young player as we look to build towards (the) cricket World Cup in 2015."